Police arrest domestic staff for murder (Nation)
A former domestic staff, Monday Odey, who fled after hitting his colleague to death in Magodo, Lagos Mainland, has been arrested, the police said yesterday. Odey was arrested one month after killing Abdullahi Yinusa with a shovel for reporting his stealing habit to their employer. The Nation had reported the incident which occurred on April 5, at 16, Tunde Obitayo Street, Magodo Phase Two, after the police declared Odey wanted. It was gathered that Odey’s stealing habit led to his being sacked and he blamed Yinusa for his disengagement.
Confirming his arrest in a statement on Saturday, Police spokesman, Bala Elkana, a Deputy Superintendent (DSP) said the murder was reported at the police by one Bola Ikupoluyi on the day it occurred. Read more
Prices of tomato, pepper increase by 60% in Lagos ahead of Ramadan (Vanguard)
A NAN survey conducted at Mile 12, Oke Odo, Oyingbo and Iddo markets, Lagos, reveals that a 40 kilogramme (kg) basket of tomato, which cost N5,000 two weeks ago has risen to N12,000. Read more
Kidnapping, killings: Something is wrong with our security system, says Onaiyekan (Nation)
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan yesterday expressed fear over the rate at which people are kidnapped and killed along Abuja/Kaduna expressed way.
With the development, Onaiyekan said something is defiantly wrong with the country’s security architecture.
The clergy man said it is sad that Nigerians are now at the mercy of kidnappers who now carry out their nefarious activities and even demand ransom without fear. Read more
Gunmen kill Bafarawa’s guard, kidnap nephew (Nation)
Gunmen on Friday night stormed the country home of former Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa at Bafarawa in Isa local Government Area of the state, killing his security guard.
The victim’s name was given as Abdullahi Jijji.
Bafarawa’s nephew, Abdulrasheed Sa’idu,16, who was at the house during the attack was also abducted by the bandits. Read more
Kano records 1,125 rape, sexual assault cases in three months (Guardian)
The upsurge of sexual assault has reached an alarming rate in Kano, as WARAKA-SARC recorded 1,125 cases in three months.
A data released by the referral centre for technical assistance to victims of sexual assault in the state read: “There were 90 reported cases in February, 58 cases in March and 77 recorded in April, 2019…” Read more
May 29: Army alleges plans by foreign elements to disrupt handing over (Sun)
The Nigerian Army headquarters in Abuja has raised the alarm over plans by some foreign interests and groups within the country to scuttle the May 29 handing over date and hinder the nation’s democratic process.
Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Saghir Musa, who raised the alarm said the “mischievous elements” had thought that the just-concluded 2019 general elections would not have been successful, but they were proved wrong by the Nigerian people who turned out in their large numbers to elect their leaders. Read more
Adesina assures of seamless transition (Guardian)
Special Adviser, Media & Publicity, To The President, Mr. Femi Adesina, has assured Nigerians that transition to a new government on May 29, will be seamless.
Speaking with The Guardian, Adesina said: “What makes it better is that the leadership of the outgoing government is the same as the incoming one. Ministers had been told to turn in their stewardship reports by April 24, and I believe, all of them complied. The valedictory Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting will hold on May 24, and different committees are working on the May 29 inauguration ceremony. Things are shaping up beautifully.” Read more
Funke Egbemode returns as President NGE (Vanguard)
The Managing Director of New Telegraph, Newspaper, Funke Egbemode was, Saturday, re-elected as President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE for another two- year term. President, Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mrs Funke Egbemode Egbemode, who was the incumbent President, was elected unopposed during the 2019 Biennial Convention, held in Ikeja, Lagos, which had in attendance Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, Acting Inspector General of Police, Abubakar Adamu, all represented, among others. Read more
Buhari’s 10-day UK private visit ends today (DailyTrust)
President Muhammadu Buhari’s 10-day private visit to the United Kingdom (UK) will end today, according to the Presidency.
The presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina had hours before the President departed the country on April 25, said Buhari is expected back May 5. Read more
Another Nigerian stabbed to death in South Africa (Tribune)
President Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA), Ben Okoli, says a Nigerian, Mr Okechukwu Henry, from Imo State, was stabbed to death by unknown South African robbers.
The NICASA president said this in a letter to the Consul-General, Nigerian Consulate Johannesburg, South Africa.
A copy of the letter was obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja.
Okoli said that the association was tired of sending Nigerians back home in body bags due to the premeditated and organised crime against them in South Africa. Read more
Nude picture of Padma Lakshmi surfaces on social media (Inquisitr)
Padma Lakshmi is still on her A-game as a model and was recently featured on the cover of Vogue India, a notable feat. She shared a photo of the cover with her Instagram fans, and it was a stunning shot. The backdrop was a smoky blue textured wall, while she sat on an industrial wood bench.
The model went nude for the photo but covered herself up with a sheer, peach-toned scarf with small embellishments throughout. Padma held up the scarf to her chest with her left hand, as she placed her right hand on top of the bench. Her right hand was visible while her left was not, and you could see a series of designs that were drawn on her hand, wrist, and fingers to mimic jewellery. Read more
Japan’s Emperor’s First Public Greeting Attracts 140,000 (Independent)
Emperor Naruhito greeted tens of thousands of people at the Imperial Palace on Saturday in his first public appearance since he took the throne days earlier, UPI reports.
More than 140,000 people gathered for greeting sessions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the Imperial Household Agency, with members of the imperial family making five-minute appearances once every hour. Read more
FIFA, NFF pay tribute to Yekini (Vanguard)
Nick named the Goals Father, late Yekini who is Nigeria’s all time record top scorer with 37 goals in 58 appearances, died on May 4, 2012 at the age of 48 after a protracted illness. Read more
Man Utd need six big players, not a director of football – Scholes (Goal)
The Red Devils legend is not convinced that an appointment needs to be made above Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of a vital transfer window for the club
Paul Scholes considers directors of football to be a “waste of time” and believes Manchester United should focus on adding “six big players” to their squad rather than another part of the backroom team. Read more
Rohr applauds Aiteo, others as Super Eagles bid for AFCON (Nation)
Ahead of the forthcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Egypt, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has again underlined the impact of the team’s army of sponsors reports Morakinyo Abodunrin.
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr recently underlined the kind of symbiotic relationship that should subsist between football and its army of sponsors. Read more
Ronaldinho takes to rapping, decries corruption in Brazil (Independent)
Former Brazil and FC Barcelona megastar Ronaldinho Gaucho has taken to rapping after retiring from professional football.
Ronaldinho, a former World Footballer of the Year, released a song along with Brazilian singer Jorge Vercillo decrying corruption in their country. Read more
‘Hosting ITTF tourneys will spur tennis development’ (Guardian)
Former National Table Tennis Coach, Babatunde Obisanya has described the forthcoming African Cup and Club Championships, which the country would host as a good development that would positively impact the sport in the country.
The events sanctioned by the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), and backed by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), are expected to serve as dress rehearsals for the 2019 African Games holding in Morocco later this year. Read more
Okpekpe Race: Police to deploy sniffer dogs, horses, choppers (ThisDay)
As part of measures to ensure adequate security, management of the 10km Okpekpe Road Race, the Police has said it would deploy sniffer Dogs, choppers and horses in this year’s edition of the annual marathon race at Okpekpe, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.
Austin Gbaraba, Security Coordinator of the race, disclosed at a media briefing in Benin, the state capital. Read more
Etim Esin wants Rohr to leave unwilling Super Eagles alone (DailyTrust)
A former international, Etim Esin has charged Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to forget about the ‘big boys’ who are no longer willing to play for the senior national team.
It is an open secret that the Franco-German coach is making desperate efforts to get the likes of John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses to play for the Super Eagles at the 2019 AFCON. Read more
Chelsea host Watford with top four on the line (ThisDay)
Of the teams chasing a top-four place, Chelsea arguably face the most awkward run-in with Watford – whose players are competing for an FA Cup final place with their captain, Troy Deeney, restored to the ranks after suspension – to pose a challenge at Stamford Bridge today.
Much will depend upon the hosts’ recovery from a strenuous evening in Frankfurt on Thursday, but Eden Hazard should be fresh enough to start. It remains to be seen how Chelsea’s rejigged defence copes with Watford’s brawn and energy. Read more